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I was just going to reply to Andrew in my other post, but didn't want to derail my own thread. Can turtles go with Cichlids? What are the concerns?

What s hoot it is to toss an algae wafer in with my mixed Africans. You would think I thew a chicken leg into a tank of Piranhas. It's almost like an organized sport. They all grab it away when they are able to and then fly away trying to keep it away from the others. It goes on for several...

The other day I made a batch of fresh unseasoned green beans I set a few aside and froze them in a small container, figuring I would thaw out and toss in one every now and then for my Bristlenose Pleco. My Mbuna don't really pay too much attention to them after everyone has had a taste of them...

I have a 55 stocked with Malawi Cichlids (mostly Mbuna). I also have a Syn.Eupterus (Featherfin Squeaker). I recently added a Bristlenose Pleco to the mix. There was immediate positive results on the level of algae in the tank, which is partly why I wanted the Pleco (but mostly just because...

I finally found a BNP available at my LFS and picked it up to add to my Mbuna tank. There's a Syn.Eupterus in there as well. Everyone is getting along swimmingly ;)

What is the best practice? Should Loaches be able to co-exist with Mbuna?

I was 3 days overdue for my 5-7 day PWC, so I had determined that I would do it last night. I uncoiled my modified Lee's Ultimate Gravel Vac and to my surprise I found that the faucet adapter on the Super Pump was cracked right near the thread. I could push and hold it back together though...

I really don't want email notification for any threads that I subscribe to. Can I still be subscribed, but not get email notification? If so, how? Tx

In light of Convict's project to change out gravel to black sand substrate, and in light of that AWESOME pic of the tank with Tahitian Black Moon Sand in his thread, let's see some other pics of Cichlid tanks out there that have black sand substrate. Let's also hear what type of substrate it is...

OK folks, bear with me. I want do ID some of the fish in these pics. Sorry for the quality, I only had my DX with me. Don't bother posting about the terribly incompatible mix of species/types/continetnts of origin in these tanks, but feel free to laugh out loud; I know. I am extremely...

Do you think that Afras could safely coexist with Yellow Labs?

It really annoys me how much bad advice one can get from even supposed Cichlid specialists. I have a pair of Venestus in my 55 that are obvoisly going to get to big for that tank. I stopped in at the only non-chain LFS in my area to say "Hi, remember those two Venestus that you sold me several...

I have a 55 Malawi Cichlid tank, and I've been considering adding a bubbler just for looks. I really like the "wall of bubbles" that you see from time to time. I have not had an airstone and pump for about 25 years, and even then it was just a small 1" airstone, so I'm not sure if much, if...

I'm looking for tankmates that can get a long with Labs. I understand Dems need to be in a group of 12 in order to spread out aggression between themselves. I don't have capacity for 12 of them. Do you think I could add just 1?

I have a 55 gallon tank with 10 mixed Malawi Cichlids and a Syn.Eupterus. This tank was part of one of those kits that I (now) really don't recommend for someone wanting to start a Cichlid tank because the equipment that comes with it is typically insufficient. The kit came with a Top Fin...

I do 50%-ish PWCs about every 4-6 days. Should I gravel vac every time? How often should I gravel vac?

Considering building a sump. I'd like to hear recommendations on a nice quality quiet submersible water pump capable of 550-600GPH, please.

I need more filtration, but I'm on a tight budget. I have a 55 gallon Malawi Cichlid tank, so I should provide twice as much filtration as mfg recommended, so the right store-bought filter for me would be an AquaClear 110/500. However, I've been considering a DIY sump/wet-dry filter with...

Considering a saltwater tank, but have zero experience/knowledge in the area. I've only kept freshwater. I'd like to budget first before I seriously consider. What ballpark cost would it take to start a small tank and a couple of inexpensive, readily available, newbie fish? I know there are...

I'm getting bummed out. I've had 5 Yellow Labs in my 55 for 9 months now and I've seen no conclusive proof of spawning. They are about 3" long. I'm told that Labs breed like rabbits, but no luck in my case. I have several caves and hiding spots, I do 50% PWC weekly, my water parameters are...

OK I'm going to ask this question as if I am a Cichlid noob, just to get some fresh input. My 55 currently is going to be going through some stock changes eventually. Here is what I currently have: -5 Yellow Labs. My favoritres. I recommend these to anyone who can keep them. -1 EB Hap Ahli...

I have a 20 gallon comminity tank that I'm considering converting to a shell dweller tank. I have a 55 gallon Malawi tank, but I know absolutely nothing about shellys. So here is where I ask a number of noob questions to help me decide whether shelle dwellers are a right fit for me (and...

Forgive me if this is a basic question, but can, say Forums be subscribed as RSS feeds? If so, how? Thanks.

When I first started keeping Cichlids, I couldn't believe that a 55 gallon tank was considered "a smaller tank" for Cichlids. Often, newbies in the Cichlid arena start with 55 gallon or smaller tanks. As well, some more seasoned veterans may have a smaller tank or two for various reasons...

I've noticed over the past few days that one of my yellow labs has gotten thin, with sort of a shrunken belly. The fish is keeping its black fin coloration. It comes up like it is interested in eating but does not eat. Its too small to sex and I don't see the pouffy mouth like it is holding...